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    Vintage Parisian Book Bus set for Ventnor Fringe Square return

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    Quay Arts marks 50 years with new exhibition, The Centre

    Sweet Dreams exhibition showing the bed and piano

    Sleep and dreams inspire new Ryde exhibition at Monkton Arts

    People sewing at Independent Arts by Julian Winslow

    Island charity wants your views on its creative workshops and wider support

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    Island authors invited to showcase their work at Isle of Wight Literary Festival

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    What's On

    Below you’ll find the latest features highlighting the upcoming events here on the Isle of Wight.

    If you would like to promote an event to OnTheWight readers, find out more.

    Tracy outside Boojum and Snark with a sign that reads 'sandown jolly'

    Last chance to join Sandown Jolly at Boojum & Snark tomorrow

    Woman looking at books on the Book Bus

    Vintage Parisian Book Bus set for Ventnor Fringe Square return

    quay arts building 1

    Quay Arts marks 50 years with new exhibition, The Centre

    Sweet Dreams exhibition showing the bed and piano

    Sleep and dreams inspire new Ryde exhibition at Monkton Arts

    Black and white photo of Newport Roman villa excavation

    Newport Roman Villa marks 100 years with £1 family event

  • Sustainability
    Sustainability

    If you want to find out more about sustainability and the issues that affect our environment, you’re in the right place.

    Whether it’s details of changes you can make at home, or at your business or work, we lay out the facts and let you share your opinion.

    Below are articles relating to sustainability and green issues on the Isle of Wight.

    Ben showing new wardens how to checking tree health

    Tree wardens gather at Calbourne Mill for expert training day

    children writing on post-it notes to place on the 'tardis'

    Step into a Time Machine at Naturezones and share what you’d like to see in 2035

    Brading Roman villa biosphere trail

    Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival reaches halfway point with events still to come

  • Community
    Community
    People sewing at Independent Arts by Julian Winslow

    Island charity wants your views on its creative workshops and wider support

    Ryde rescue crew in boat on water

    Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5000

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    Ventnor history society seeks new treasurer to help secure its future

    Person holding up a sign that reads' Community writes off Sandown' with school children walking past

    Sandown Jolly: bring your memories, photos and stories to a free community gathering this Saturday

    WINNER Barn 1, Little Budbridge Farm, after completely rebuilding

    Isle of Wight Society Conservation Awards 2026 celebrate the Island’s heritage restoration work

  • News
    News
    Tracy outside Boojum and Snark with a sign that reads 'sandown jolly'

    Last chance to join Sandown Jolly at Boojum & Snark tomorrow

    Joy Ballard

    Ex-Ryde Academy head loses right to teach after cruise term-date scandal

    Singer Motor cars from three eras in a car park -

    Classic Singer convoy on the Isle of Wight for National Car Weekend

    fly-tipping in countryside

    Fly-tipping incidents rise on the Island in first three months of 2026

    lawn and hosepipe with water coming out

    Hosepipe ban to hit the Isle of Wight from 10th July

    Laura Gaudion - centre right - in council chamber

    Council drafts action plan after adult social care rated ‘requires improvement’

    Black and white photo of a wooden abacus

    County Hall braces for update on structural deficit facing Isle of Wight

    model of a house and set of keys on table

    Landlords quitting rental market drives homelessness rise says Isle of Wight Council

    board room table and chairs in sky scraper with floor to ceiling glass windows

    CQC inspection flags leadership gaps at Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust (updated)

    Woman looking at books on the Book Bus

    Vintage Parisian Book Bus set for Ventnor Fringe Square return

    orange chair

    Reform UK’s bid to chair new combined authority sparks backlash

    quay arts building 1

    Quay Arts marks 50 years with new exhibition, The Centre

    Joe Robertson and Richard Quigley with Coastguards

    East Wight MP takes coastguard pay row to Westminster

    Sweet Dreams exhibition showing the bed and piano

    Sleep and dreams inspire new Ryde exhibition at Monkton Arts

    People sewing at Independent Arts by Julian Winslow

    Island charity wants your views on its creative workshops and wider support

    wet wipes blocking pipes

    Isle of Wight households flush 30 million wet wipes into sewers each year

  • Travel
    Travel

    Our Travel section is the place to check for fast and accurate travel updates from all the ferry companies, bus, train and hovercraft operator.

    In this section, we’ll also let you know about road closures and diversions.

    Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight travel.

    Singer Motor cars from three eras in a car park -

    Classic Singer convoy on the Isle of Wight for National Car Weekend

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Letter: Why can’t the Isle of Wight build tunnels like Shetland?

    A close-up of the Project Pictogram sticker branding

    Isle of Wight businesses urged to back road safety campaign

    Jack sitting on the beach pointing to some old steel rails

    Wight Wanderer YouTuber searches for clues to Atherfield’s forgotten coastal tramway

    Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

    Transport leaders meet to discuss Island’s connectivity and resilience

    richard quigley and the minister in meeting with ferry companies

    Minister visits Isle of Wight to hear ferry firms’ emissions scheme concerns

    traffic information sign at side of road

    Fairlee Road one-way system returns for Isle of Wight Festival week

    gurnard parish council meeting

    Gurnard parking problems described as ‘biggest issue’ facing residents

    one-network road closures map

    Checking before you travel could save you time and frustration: Isle of Wight roadworks map

    teenagers on a bus

    Isle of Wight families set to save thousands under Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme

    Towngate Bridge, Newport

    Weight restrictions lifted on seven Isle of Wight bridges

    Quay wall at the ferry terminal

    Red Funnel submits plans to repair failing quay wall near ferry terminal

    General highway maintenance signage

    Fairlee Road night works to improve two sections of Newport road next month

    Steve Cooper at community meeting

    Ventnor Town Council renews community bus contract and freshens up public conveniences

    Two Hovertravel craft at Ryde

    New hovercraft route linking Lee-on-Solent with the Isle of Wight begins trial this summer

    staff with cockroaches

    Cowes cleaner discovers box of Madagascan hissing cockroaches during town round

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Newport councillors encouraged to experience traffic-free High Street before reopening
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12, January 2026·4 min read

Letter: Call for legislative action against facial recognition technology in public surveillance

The deadline for the consultation closes at the end of today (Monday)
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23, November 2025·2 min read

Letter: Addressing wars and conflicts: how wealthy nations fuel mass migration crises

Understanding immigration's roots requires addressing war, climate change, and economic disparities says this reader
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22, November 2025·2 min read

Letter: Celebrating Wroxall Primary – highlights from the school’s recent community events

A heartfelt endorsement for Wroxall Primary highlights education, community and eco-values
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12, November 2025·2 min read

Letter: Concerns raised about Rosebank oil development near marine protected area and wildlife

The environmental risks tied to the proposed Rosebank oil field project highlighted by this reader - The consultation runs for a few more days
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13, October 2025·2 min read

Letter: Banning landlordism could provide affordable housing in the UK

This concerned reader highlights three transformative Green Party policies that he believes are a game changer for national politics
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8, October 2025·1 min read

Letter: Two years of obliteration, seventy-eight years of persecution and homelessness

This reader speaks out about the humanitarian crisis and UK's involvement in Gaza
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6, October 2025·1 min read

Letter: Digital IDs raise concerns over state control and privacy in everyday life

Digital IDs may enhance convenience, but pose significant risks to personal privacy claims this reader
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27, September 2025·3 min read

Letter: Devolution debate: Is bigger really better for local communities?

Angela Hewitt critiques Labour's devolution plans, questioning effectiveness and funding fairness
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26, September 2025·2 min read

Letter: Labour’s digital ID mandate is a control mechanism that impacts personal freedom and healthcare access

Harry, a Newport nurse, voices concerns over Labour's digital ID proposal's implications
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22, September 2025·4 min read

Letter: Bold action needed to address Isle of Wight’s housing, transport and education issues

Councillor Karl Love discusses urgent challenges facing the Isle of Wight in his Letter to the Editor
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18, September 2025·2 min read

Council dysfunction puts Isle of Wight’s future at risk of Mainland merger: Leader’s Opinion

19 councillors voting against the LGR plans to remain a Unitary Authority, means the Island's future is now in the hands of the Government and it could be merged with the Mainland, says Council Leader
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